From a2940fb7ee2490a3faa11ec213a6058babadf994 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Richard Esplin Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:57:03 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Update system-firmware.md (#1243) * Update system-firmware.md Make clear what happens if the firmware updater is run with external devices plugged in. * Update system-firmware.md Incorporating feedback * enhance (firmware): Split additional info into sub-bullets --------- Co-authored-by: Jacob Kauffmann --- content/system-firmware.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/system-firmware.md b/content/system-firmware.md index e8572d5971..150a353bdd 100644 --- a/content/system-firmware.md +++ b/content/system-firmware.md @@ -20,8 +20,10 @@ These instructions are for System76 owners who have been prompted for a firmware ### Before You Begin -* Make sure the laptop is **plugged into the AC Adapter** for the entire firmware updating process. USB Type-C charging is **not** supported during firmware updates on the following models: Galago Pro (galp3-c, galp4), Darter Pro (darp5, darp6) +* Make sure the laptop is **plugged into the AC Adapter** for the entire firmware updating process. + * USB Type-C charging is **not** supported during firmware updates on the following models: Galago Pro (galp3-c, galp4), Darter Pro (darp5, darp6) * **Disconnect external devices**, including any displays or USB devices. + * If external devices are connected, the firmware update may restart without being written (and without showing an error). * **Take a picture of these instructions** or pull up [s76.co/sfu](https://s76.co/sfu) on a phone or other device for reference. * During the firmware updating process, **the system will restart several times**. Prompts will occasionally ask for user involvement.